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John Woolman (October 19, 1720 ( O.S. )/October 30, 1720 ( N.S.) [1] – October 7, 1772) was an American merchant, tailor, journalist, Quaker preacher, and early abolitionist during the colonial era.
John Woolman (born October 19, 1720, Ancocas, New Jersey [U.S.]—died October 7, 1772, York, Yorkshire, England) was a British-American Quaker leader and abolitionist whose Journal is recognized as one of the classic records of the spiritual inner life.
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Oct 19, 2020 · Today—October 19, 2020—marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Woolman, a humanitarian who played a central role in the abolition of slavery. I regard him as a John the Baptist on the issue, a man whose appearance laid the foundation for the anti-slavery movement.
John Woolman. Quaker mystic and abolitionist. "About the twenty-third year of my age, I had many fresh and heavenly openings, in respect to the care and providence of the Almighty over his ...
John Woolman. 1720 – 1772. Thought by many to be the central figure of 18 th Century Quaker faith and social reform, he was an abolitionist, reformer, writer and minister. He was very influential in the anti-slavery movement in America.
Learn about John Woolman, a 18th Century Quaker who fought against slavery and wrote a spiritual autobiography. Read excerpts from his Journal, which reflects his experience of God's love and justice.
Who was John Woolman? John Woolman was an 18th century Quaker from Mount Holly, West Jersey. He is best known for his Journal, and for his life-long work to end slavery. Both were sources of inspiration to the emerging abolitionists of his day, and continue to inspire readers today. In his journal, Woolman guides his reader on an inward journey to
